In the past 2 days I have heard complaints from a lot of my friends about being lonely and not being able to find anyone, and things of that sort. One of the most odd is one of my friends who has a hard time opening himself up to people he cares about, because of past hurt in his life. I find it odd that people come to me for things like this, I am probably just as lonely as they are, so what makes me the perfect shoulder? I can’t possibly appear that caring can I? I guess I try to offer advice when my friends hurt, its just who I am, but I don’t see that it actually makes a difference, they are just as lonely after talking to me. Last night when thinking about this I compared myself to Delilah jokingly, but for some reason I feel compelled to stick to this… sort of. Music seems to be a very strong force that connects people, and even helps create a sense of presence when there is none. Some songs inspire and motivate through their lyrics, others use their instrumentation, but the calming effect is nearly the same across both methods. I personally don’t like political songs or songs of depression and rage. Why would I want to listen to something that will make me feel worse? Anyway, ive gotten off topic (its my blog I will deviate derail if I want to). Point of all of this is, for whatever reason my friends come to me when they have a problem, I am glad they do. There are times when I find myself being very lonely, but for some reason I never think to reach out for anyone, until its too late. I guess its just the way I live my life, anti-social and independant.
So… for the Non-trusting bisexual, the confused Texan, the internally closeted Californian, Gaelic speaking dreamer, my indifferent best friend, and all of the other lonely people in my life, I present to you, a song that gives me some comfort ant perspective while alone:
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“(This Is A) Song For The Lonely” – Cher
When you’re standing on the edge of nowhere
There’s only one way up
So your heart’s got to go there
Through the darkest night
See the light shine bright
When hero’s fall, in love or war
They live forever
[Chorus:]
This is a song – for the lonely
Can you hear me tonight
For the broken hearted, battle scared I’ll
Be by your side
And this is a song – for the lonely
When your dreams won’t come true
Can you hear this prayer
‘Coz someone’s there for you
We’ll love don’t need a reason
She can pick you up
Or leave you bleeding
I’ve seen a strong man cry
I know the reason why
We all forgive, we all forget
We just keep believing
[Chorus]
So let it find you
Wherever you may go
I’m right beside you
You don’t have to look no more
You don’t have to look no more, oh no
[Chorus]
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
This is a song
A song for the lonely
And that’s not you only
Through the darkest night
You’re gonna see the light
Love don’t need a reason
Just to leave you bleeding
Can you hear this prayer
Someone’s there
This is a song – for the lonely
Can you hear me tonight
For the broken hearted, battle scared
I’ll be by your side
And this is a song
for the lonely.